Times of Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
Fears and Foes While Following God and Achieving Goals
“Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar . . .” Ezra…
Pressing On—Rain or Shine
I admit it. I’d rather be out running around on a sunshiny day than dodging puddles…
Wedding Day Photo: A Veiled Kiss
Mother of the Bride, I hope you and your darling daughter are collecting some great wedding…
Refreshing Signs of Life
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
Not Immune to the Enemy’s Schemes
*I wrote this post over a decade ago and am so grateful I’m not struggling in…
Allowing Need to Birth Bravery
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
Learning and Growing: Developing An Eye
One winter morning over a decade ago, I discovered something exciting. I was doing it! I…
Beauty and True Colors: Blue Jays and More
Blue jays are beautiful birds at first glance. Their gorgeous colors and distinctive markings catch my eye…
2025 Theme Word: Trust
What does starting a new year mean for you? For me, it means it’s time to…
Gift Yourself with Silence This Christmas
Do you have your own name written down on your Christmas list? If not, put it…
Take Time for Wonder
Years ago I invited extra beauty into my life by putting a birdbath and birdfeeder in…
Unexpected Opportunities: Seize the Moment
Unexpected opportunities can sure mess with our schedules. A moment packed with potential presents itself, and we’re…
The Power of An Encouraging Word
We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…
When Jesus Touches Our Lives We Are Changed
Think back today to the years when Jesus walked the earth. When he interacted face to face…
God Can Make Our Accidents and Mistakes Shine
Sometimes I capture my best photos by accident. I didn’t even realize I caught the cardinal…
Let’s Be Wildflowers
Wildflowers make the world a better place, don’t they? They make a difference on this earth…
Balance Acrostic: 2024 Theme Word Refresher
**I will be taking a blogging break until mid-August. See you back here then! A few…